Senior In-House Lawyer

Job Title: Senior In-House Lawyer

Location: Cheltenham (Central)

Contract Details: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: Competitive

About Our Client:

Our client, a leading player in the renewable energy industry, is seeking a forward-thinking and confident Senior In-House Lawyer to join their team. Specialising in agile power systems and flexible energy solutions, our client is at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. With a strong focus on making a positive impact in addressing climate change, they are accelerating the development of grid-scale battery storage projects and shaping the future of the grid. Partnering with a major player in the energy transition, they are well-positioned for growth and success.

Responsibilities:

As the Senior In-House Lawyer, you will be responsible for:

• Drafting and negotiating contracts with business partners, suppliers, and customers
• Providing legal advice and support on a range of matters including contracts, compliance, intellectual property, employment law, and corporate governance
• Managing a suite of standard contract templates to support project development
• Collaborating closely with the management team and providing legal support to facilitate future growth
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
• Providing general and commercial legal support to businesses in the group, including advice on tender proposals, financing, and other ad-hoc legal issues
• Proactively identifying risk areas and developing risk mitigation solutions in collaboration with relevant stakeholders
• Assisting with company secretarial matters and document management
• Becoming an expert resource on complex regulation in the electricity sector
• Assisting in the delivery of risk management strategies and compliance across the organisation

Essential (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):

Our ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and attributes:

• Qualified lawyer with a strong academic background
• Experience practising commercial law, preferably in the energy or construction sector
• Renewable energy experience preferred, but a strong interest in the sector will be considered
• Knowledge of contract law, corporate law, and compliance
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and ability to work under pressure
• Strong commercial awareness

Desirable (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):

In addition, the following criteria would be an advantage:

• Knowledge of the regulatory landscape in the electricity storage and/or generation sectors
• Experience in the understanding and management of complex regulatory issues

Benefits & Perks:

• Company events and socials
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Annual bonus
• Cycle to work scheme
• Profit sharing (for some roles, to be discussed at interview)
• Green travel scheme (after one full year of service)

How to Apply:

If you are a talented and motivated individual with a passion for the renewable energy industry, we encourage you to submit your application. Please include your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you believe you would excel in this role. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted. We appreciate your interest in our client's organisation and thank you for considering this opportunity. For further questions please contact Lyndsay on

LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive